Defoe Road is in London and in Hackney district. N16 0ER is located in the Stoke Newington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Defoe Road, London, N16 0ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 0ET, N16 0EG, N16 0EH, N16 0ES, N16 0EL, N16 0RJ, N16 0NL, N16 0ED, N16 0RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N16 0ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N16 0ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.1% | 50.6% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 35.7% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.2% | 65.1% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 16.7% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 24.1% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -9.5% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around N16 0ER this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 65.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 7.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 9.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.2% | 65.4% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 31.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.3% | 7.2% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 6.2% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 67% | 64.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 11.4% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 9.8% |
In this area, 66.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 66.6% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 11.7% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 66.8% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 20.8% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 5.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 2.4% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 13.8% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Defoe Road was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.6% higher than the Clissold average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Defoe Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Clissold and the 238th highest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 12 Beavis House Defoe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2022-02-25 | £323,396 |
| Flat 3 Beavis House Defoe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2022-01-05 | £670,626 |
| Flat 13 Beavis House Defoe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-01-31 | £308,778 |
| Flat 5 Beavis House Defoe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,500 | 2019-03-11 | £616,906 |
| Flat 13 Beavis House Defoe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-03-24 | £297,528 |
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 31 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 3,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 3,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington Barn Street , Stoke Newington N16 0JT | 3out of 4 | 131 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grazebrook Primary School Grazebrook Primary School , Lordship Road N16 0QP | 4out of 4 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Patten Primary School Stoke Newington Church St , N16 0NX | 4out of 4 | 409 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Betty Layward Primary School Clissold Road , Hackney N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Primary School 92 Albion Road , N16 9PD | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 107-115 Stamford Hill , N16 5RP | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School 6-16 Amhurst Park , Stamford Hill N16 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School Egerton Road , Stamford Hill N16 6UB | 1out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,527 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,560 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,930 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,098 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tawhid Boys School, Tawhid Educational Trust Cazenove Road , London N16 6PA | - not rated | 748 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| T T T Y Y School 14 Heathland Road , London N16 5NH | - not rated | 803 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| TTD Gur School 17 Margaret Road , N16 6UX | - not rated | 905 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 911 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Malka Girls' School 93 Alkham Road , N16 6XD | - not rated | 967 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esters | 55 Kynaston Road | 115 yd | |
| super kebab | 73A Stoke Newington Church Street | 123 yd | |
| The Blue Legume | 101 Stoke Newington Church Street | 135 yd | |
| Acoustic Brasserie | 97 Stoke Newington Church Street | 135 yd | |
| Green Room Cafe | 113 Stoke Newington Church Street | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince | The Prince Of Wales, 59 Kynaston Road | 115 yd | |
| Auld Shillelagh | The Old Shilleagh, 105 Stoke Newington Church Street | 135 yd | |
| Lion | The Red Lion, 132 Stoke Newington Church Street | 203 yd | |
| Ryans' N16 | 181 Stoke Newington Church Street | 311 yd | |
| Rochester Castle | Rochester Castle Public House, 145 Stoke Newington High Street | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 115 Stoke Newington Church Street | 135 yd | |
| Camia Delicatessen | 53 Stoke Newington Church Street | 203 yd | |
| Pronto Pizza | 156 Stoke Newington Church Street | 218 yd | |
| The Parlour Bistro | 167 Stoke Newington Church St London | 266 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken and grill ltd | 163 Stoke Newington High Street | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 100-104 Stoke Newington High Street | 389 yd | |
| Iceland | 142-146 Stoke Newington High Street | 391 yd | |
| Tesco | 39 Stoke Newington High Street | 447 yd | |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Stoke Newington Limited | 62-64 Stoke Newington High Street | 461 yd | |
| Morrisons | 47-49 Stamford Hill | 794 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bay Health Club (Closed) 183-187 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 443 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| Sunstone Health & Leisure Club For Women (Closed) Northwold Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 569 yd |
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 681 yd |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School CAZENOVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 964 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.